ON JUNE 12, 1993 MONTE MELKONIAN WAS KILLED
Stepan Sargsyan
KarabakhOpen
12-06-2007 18:05:12
On June 12, 1993 Monte Melkonian was killed during an operation
to destroy the military strongholds in the villages of the Aghdam
region. Countless more Monte Melkonyans died while liberating Lower
Karabakh. Yet those who have entrusted with the job of the security
and development of our country declare shamelessly their intention to
easily give up what was attained with so mush sacrifice. Those who
silently stand next to such declarations and do not utter a single
word in opposition are equally guilty of such betrayal as those who
loudly promote the return of Lower Karabakh. The memory and sacrifice
of our heroes is not respected by merely organizing and attending
pompous ceremonies, giving elaborate speeches and laying flowers at
the feet of their statues. The true respect is the completion of the
job they started, holding on to the land which they liberated and
settle it. Yet the current NKR officials have even failed to clearly
and openly state that they oppose the return of Lower Karabakh, the
territory without which NKR cannot be a viable state and ensure the
safety of its citizens even if it’s recognized by the international
community. Shame on those who want to give away our motherland and
annul the sacrifice of Monte, shame on those who want to desecrate
the memory of Monte!